Component parts of larger systems: UK21/G018

Question

Where an item of equipment is a component of a system, is it required that the technical file provides details of how the system works, so that it can be understood that the component is working as expected?

Recommendation

Yes, in particular when the correct performance of an item of equipment is dependent on, or may be affected by, the layout of the system in which it is called to operate. In this case, the system needs to be satisfactorily described in the technical file in order to ensure that the equipment is properly assessed against the applicable requirements.

Subsequent limitation of use should be clearly stated in the certificate. 

References

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